Samsung GX-20 vs Sony A7S II

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung GX-20 versus Sony A7S II, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and A7S II (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The GX-20 was launched 8 years before the A7S II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GX-20 scores against the A7S II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-20 and Sony Alpha A7S II. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 enjoys outside dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-20 against the A7S II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and A7S II is 58 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and A7S II.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-20 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung GX-20 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.